Kingston 16GB IronKey Keypad 200 Fips 140-3 LVL 3 (Pending) AES-256 Encrypted

Kingston 16GB IronKey Keypad 200 Fips 140-3 LVL 3 (Pending) AES-256 Encrypted | Encrypted USB storage in a 16GB stick

For keeping files together on a USB stick with encryption specified, the Kingston 16GB IronKey Keypad 200 gives you 16GB of storage and AES-256 encryption. Its name also identifies it as a keypad model. That makes it relevant to people looking for a dedicated encrypted USB storage device, rather than a general description of an unencrypted stick. The stated FIPS 140-3 Level 3 status is marked “Pending,” so it’s important to keep that qualification in view when comparing products or checking whether a particular requirement is met. This is a focused option for someone who knows they want encrypted storage and has a use for 16GB; it’s not a capacity choice for a large media library. The honest point to note is that the certification status is pending, not presented as complete.

Kingston’s IronKey name and the Keypad 200 model designation identify this as a security-oriented USB stick. The title gives two concrete details to weigh: AES-256 encryption and 16GB capacity. If those match what you need, this product keeps the decision straightforward; if you need a particular capacity or certification status, compare those requirements directly with the details here. FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (Pending) is the wording provided for its status, and the pending part matters. This description doesn’t treat it as a completed certification. Choose it for the combination stated in the product name, rather than assuming extra features or capabilities beyond those details.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Kingston
• Product line: IronKey
• Model: Keypad 200
• Capacity: 16GB
• Encryption: AES-256
• FIPS status: FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (Pending)
• Category: USB stick